Understanding fire alarm systems and the applicable federal, state and local regulations can help to determine the best vendor and system for your business’s particular needs.

Circuit types. A fire alarm system circuit can be one of two types: NPLFA or PLFA. What's the difference between the two? An NPLFA can operate at up to 600V, and the power output isn't limited [760.21 ...

Circuit identification. Fire alarm circuits must be identified at terminal and junction locations. The identification must be done in a manner that helps prevent unintentional signals on the fire ...

Automatic fire alarms are cause for multiple alerts every day to Butler County Emergency Services, and they are usually single alarms that don’t warrant a full staff fire department response. But on ...

“Upon identifying the fault, we inspected the relevant system and repairs were made. We will continue to monitor the system and will perform tests if necessary,” the email said. ASHLEY CHEN/FOR THE ...

Greg Kessinger, SET, CFPS, president of an alarm installing company since 1981, teaches NICET training classes to fire alarm system designers and installers and continuing education seminars for ...

Multiple people had to be evacuated from the Eiffel Tower after the fire alarm was triggered at the iconic landmark. Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE) said in a statement to ...

In 2022, the tower welcomed 5,889,000 visitors, making it the most visited monument that charges an entrance fee. Standing at 330 meters (1,083 feet) tall, the Eiffel Tower is roughly the same ...

Omaha officials said the fire alarm at City View Apartments passed the inspection, so no one will be forced to evacuate the premises on Friday.READ MORE: City of Omaha to inspect City View fire ...

The troubled City View Apartments in downtown Omaha will stay open after passing a fire alarm inspection Thursday. A crowd gathered for a food giveaway organized by community advocates Clarice ...

What's New. Multiple people had to be evacuated from the Eiffel Tower after the fire alarm was triggered at the iconic landmark. Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE) said in a ...